Humberto Valentino Robinson (June 25, 1930 – September 29, 2009) was a

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who played from 1955 through 1960 for the

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(1955, 1958),

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(1959) and

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(1959–60). Listed at , , Robinson batted and threw right-handed. He was born in

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. Robinson was the first Panamanian-born player to appear in a Major League game. He debuted with the Braves on April 20, 1955. In an eight-season career, Robinson posted an 8–13 record with a 3.25

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and four saves in 102 appearances, including seven starts and two

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s, giving up 77 earned runs on 189 hits and 90 walks while

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114 in 213.0 innings of work. In 10 minor league seasons, Robinson compiled a record of 122–84 with a 3.05 ERA for nine different teams (1951–57, 1960–62). He also was a main force in the pitching staff of Panamanian teams during the first stage of the

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. Robinson died in

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at the age of 79, due to complications from

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*Before debuting in the majors, Robinson set a

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record with 23 wins in 1954. He is also notable for reporting a US$1500 offer to throw a game in 1959.

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